The Doctor Is In: Getting Ready for Back to School
August is winding down, and for families with children, it's time to start thinking about going back to school.
August is winding down, and for families with children, it's time to start thinking about going back to school.
Doctors are seeing spike in hand, foot and mouth disease
Doctors in several states are seeing an uptick in hand, foot and mouth disease.
Doctors in several states are seeing an uptick in hand, foot and mouth disease.
WATCH: James McCann and his wife talk emotions of birth complications
FOX 2's Jennifer Hammond caught up with James McCann and his wife Wednesday about the complications during the birth of their twins.
FOX 2's Jennifer Hammond caught up with James McCann and his wife Wednesday about the complications during the birth of their twins.
When shopping for a new school backpack - think about safety
Books, computers, musical instruments, coats and shoes can all get stuffed into your child's backpack. Before the aches and pains kick in, now's the time to set some backpack protocol.
Books, computers, musical instruments, coats and shoes can all get stuffed into your child's backpack. Before the aches and pains kick in, now's the time to set some backpack protocol.
Excitement begins for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer this October kicked off Thursday.
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer this October kicked off Thursday.
Man still thinks it's 2009: Trying to get his life and memory back after stroke
Imagine being unable to remember the last 9 years of your life. It happened to a local man who is now trying to piece together his life.
Imagine being unable to remember the last 9 years of your life. It happened to a local man who is now trying to piece together his life.
Study: Weed killer found in oat cereal and granola bars
Popular snacks for babies, toddlers and kids have been linked to a weed-killing poison found in Roundup, according to independent laboratory tests commissioned by EWG. Of 45 products tested, all but two contained the herbicide Glyphosate, which has been linked to cancer by the World Health Organization.
Popular snacks for babies, toddlers and kids have been linked to a weed-killing poison found in Roundup, according to independent laboratory tests commissioned by EWG. Of 45 products tested, all but two contained the herbicide Glyphosate, which has been linked to cancer by the World Health Organization.
FDA issues voluntary recall for two thyroid medications
The Federal U.S. Food & Drug Administration announced this month they're recalling thyroid tablets due to potential problems with an ingredient.
The Federal U.S. Food & Drug Administration announced this month they're recalling thyroid tablets due to potential problems with an ingredient.
Lost contact found in woman's eyelid 28 years later
Nearly three decades ago, a 14-year-old in the United Kingdom got hit in the eye during a game of badminton and lost her contact lens. No big deal, right? Well, 28 years later, doctors found the missing contact...embedded in a cyst in her left eyelid.
Nearly three decades ago, a 14-year-old in the United Kingdom got hit in the eye during a game of badminton and lost her contact lens. No big deal, right? Well, 28 years later, doctors found the missing contact...embedded in a cyst in her left eyelid.
Aretha Franklin surrounded by 'an army family and friends' in Detroit
FOX 2's Huel Perkins, a close friend of The Queen of Soul, says she has been challenged health wise for the past year, and that she is surrounded by loved ones in Detroit right now.
FOX 2's Huel Perkins, a close friend of The Queen of Soul, says she has been challenged health wise for the past year, and that she is surrounded by loved ones in Detroit right now.
Two new exotic species have been identified in the Great Lakes
Two new exotic zooplankton species have crept into the Great Lakes, according to researchers.
Two new exotic zooplankton species have crept into the Great Lakes, according to researchers.
Sterling Heights gym caters to children and adults with special needs
Fitness can change more than someone's physical appearance; it can bring a whole new outlook on life. That's what an extraordinary gym in Macomb County has done for children and adults, who have disabilities or special needs.
Fitness can change more than someone's physical appearance; it can bring a whole new outlook on life. That's what an extraordinary gym in Macomb County has done for children and adults, who have disabilities or special needs.
Why we lose our balance as we age - and what we can do
Some people are really good at balancing, but what happens to our skills as we age?
Some people are really good at balancing, but what happens to our skills as we age?
ALERT: Study warns of toxic chemicals found in crayons, back-to-school items
It's that time of year again, back-to-school shopping.
It's that time of year again, back-to-school shopping.
Maryland mom tested positive for opiates after eating bagel
A Maryland woman has discovered that eating a poppy seed bagel before giving birth carries serious consequences.
A Maryland woman has discovered that eating a poppy seed bagel before giving birth carries serious consequences.
The Doctor Is In: recommended vaccines for kids and teens
Children come in contact with germs from many places, including interactions with their parents, other adults, siblings, other children, places outside the home and places within the home.
Children come in contact with germs from many places, including interactions with their parents, other adults, siblings, other children, places outside the home and places within the home.
FDA issues worldwide recall of common blood pressure medication
A large medication recall has expanded again - now to a global scale.
A large medication recall has expanded again - now to a global scale.
Advisory: Do not eat fish in Oakland, Livingston, and Washtenaw counties
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has issued an emergency fish advisory for a chain of lakes along the Huron River in Oakland, Livingston and Washtenaw counties.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has issued an emergency fish advisory for a chain of lakes along the Huron River in Oakland, Livingston and Washtenaw counties.
Popular almond milk recalled because it might contain 'real milk'
Cartons of almond milk are being recalled for containing milk, an allergen not listed on the label.
Cartons of almond milk are being recalled for containing milk, an allergen not listed on the label.
Oakland Co doctor changing the way we evaluate concussions
When an athlete takes repeated blows to the head, we know that can have serious consequences and possibly even lead to brain disease.
When an athlete takes repeated blows to the head, we know that can have serious consequences and possibly even lead to brain disease.